With the Bloomington eclipse on April 8, many restaurants are having specials, serving different menus, or having other eclipse related fun. Check out the restaurants below and plan your eclipse dining! Planning ahead is recommended as restaurants may be busier than usual.
B-Town Gyros
Date: Sunday, April 7 and Monday, April 8
Time: 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Location: B-Town Gyros
B-Town Gyros will be serving their regular menu during the eclipse. Reservations not required.
Bucceto's Pizza & Pasta
Date: Sunday, April 7 and Monday, April 8
Time: 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Location: Bucceto's Pizza & Pasta
Bucceto's Pizza & Pasta will be open for the eclipse. Reservations are not required.
Dat's Cajun Creole
Date: Sunday, April 7 and Monday, April 8
Time: 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Location: Dat's Cajun Creole
Dat's Cajun Creole will be serving their regular menu during the eclipse. Reservations not required.
The Elm
Date: Sunday, April 7 and Monday, April 8
Time: 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Location: The Elm
The Elm will be debuting its seasonal menu for Spring 2024 on April 4, so come it out with the eclipse. Some dinner specials will also be available. Reservations are not required, but are strongly recommended.
FARM Bloomington
Date: Friday, April 5 through Monday, April 8
Time: Friday through Monday dinner, Saturday through Monday brunch
Location: FARM Bloomington
FARM Bloomington will be offering special Eclipse menus based on Chef D’s Eclipse music playlist for dinner Friday through Monday and brunch Saturday, Sunday and Monday. Farm will be open on Solstice Monday for brunch from 8am until 1:30 for brunch and dinner will be served from 5:00 pm until 10pm. Closed between 2pm and 5 pm so staff can enjoy the event!
Heartwork Brewing
Date: Sunday, April 7 and Monday, April 8
Time: Sunday 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM and Monday 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: Heartwork Brewing
Heartwork Brewing is brewing special beers and will have Planted food truck on April 5th. They're also stocked up on viewing glasses.
Janko's Little Zagreb
Date: Sunday, April 7 and Monday, April 8
Time: 4:30 - 9:00 PM
Location: Janko's Little Zagreb
Janko's Little Zagreb will be having their regular menu for the eclipse. Reservations are not required, but are strongly recommended.
Kona Ice of Bloomington
Date: Sunday, April 7 and Monday, April 8
Time: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Location: Kona Ice of Bloomington
Kona Ice of Bloomington will have eclipse sun glasses and eclipse Collector cups available.
Metal Works Brewing Company
Date: Friday, April 5 and Monday, April 8
Time: 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Location: Metal Works Brewing Company
Metal Works Brewing Company will be open the entire solar eclipse weekend. Solar eclipse glasses will be available for guests as well as other eclipse merchandise.
Oliver Winery
Date: Sunday, April 7 and Monday, April 8
Time: Sunday 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM and Monday 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM (gates open at 9:00 AM)
Location: Oliver Winery
Head to Oliver Winery to enjoy their Food Trucks, a DJ and music, and a great view for the eclipse! They are offering complimentary eclipse glasses as well as complimentary wine samples. They will have special wine promotions throughout the day. Reservations are not required.
Pizza X
Date: Sunday, April 7 and Monday, April 8
Time: Sunday regular hours and Monday closed from 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM (carryout only on Monday, April 8)
Location: Pizza X
Pizza X will have free glasses with delivery orders through March. Free glasses can be picked up at any carryout location. Carryout only on Monday, April 8.
The Root Cellar
Date: Sunday, April 7
Time: 9:00 PM - 2:00 AM
Location: The Root Cellar
Located behind FARM Bloomington, The Root Cellar is having an Eclipse Eve Dance Party on Sunday, April 7. DJ Bongo will be playing a Spinning Eclipse Playlist from the 60's through the 00's. They will also be having special frozen cocktails and a full bar.
The Sinkhole Craft Beer Bar
Date: Sunday, April 7 and Monday, April 8
Time: Sunday 3:00 PM - 10:00 PM and Monday 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Location: The Sinkhole Craft Beer Bar
King Bee and the Stingers perform noon to 3pm. Food truck outside. Free glasses for viewing with purchase of beer.
SmokeWorks BBQ
Date: Sunday, April 7 and Monday, April 8
Time: 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Location: SmokeWorks BBQ
Reservations are required for patio tables and must be reserved prior by visiting the restaurants in person to do so. Charges will apply to reserve patio tables 1PM - 5PM Monday April 8. Normal daily food & drink specials will be in place.
Social Cantina
Date: Sunday, April 7 and Monday, April 8
Time: 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Location: Social Cantina
Reservations are required for patio tables and must be reserved prior by visiting the restaurants in person to do so. Charges will apply to reserve patio tables 1PM - 5PM Monday April 8. Normal daily food & drink specials will be in place.
The Tap
Date: Sunday, April 7 and Monday, April 8
Time: 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Location: The Tap
Reservations are required for patio tables and must be reserved prior by visiting the restaurants in person to do so. Charges will apply to reserve patio tables 1PM - 5PM Monday April 8. Normal daily food & drink specials will be in place.
Upland Brewery
Date: Sunday, April 7 and Monday, April 8
Time: 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Location: Upland Brewery
Upland Brewery will be releasing two special beers for the eclipse.
Uptown Cafe
Date: Sunday, April 7 and Monday, April 8
Time: Sunday 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM and Monday 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Location: Uptown Cafe
Both Sunday and Monday they will serve their weekend brunch menu and then their dinner menu at night. Special signature cocktails will be Eclipse-themed. Reservations not required, but are strongly recommended.
Yogi's
Date: Sunday, April 7 and Monday, April 8
Time: 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Location: Yogi's
Reservations are required for patio tables and must be reserved prior by visiting the restaurants in person to do so. Charges will apply to reserve patio tables 1PM - 5PM Monday April 8. Normal daily food & drink specials will be in place.
For more information on Bloomington's Solar Eclipse, visit our Eclipse website. For more restaurants in Bloomington, visit our Restaurants page.
